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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,034.46, 22,122.61 and 9,318.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,034.46, 22,122.61 and 9,318.81 is: 12,857.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,034.46 : 22,122.61 = 9,318.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,034.46/22,122.61 = 9,318.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,034.46x = 22,122.61 × 9,318.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,034.46x = 206,156,399.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,156,399.29/16,034.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,857.08

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